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Encyclopedia: Weasel

Weasels are mammals in the genus Mustela of the Mustelidae family. Originally, the name "weasel" was applied to one species of the genus, the European form of the Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis). Early literary references to weasels, for example their common appearances in fables, refer to this species rather than to the genus as a whole, reflecting what is still the common usage in Britain. In technical discourse, however, as in American usage, the term "weasel" can refer to any member of the genus, or to the genus as a whole. Of the 16 extant species currently classified in the genus Mustela, 10 have "weasel" in their common name. Among those that do not are the stoat, the two species of mink, and the polecats or ferrets.

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How to say "Weasel" in other languages:

	(Japanese)	イタチ
	(German)	Mustela
	(Spanish)	Mustela
	(French)	Mustela

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Least Weasel

Least Weasel Scientific classification : Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia... Binomial name Mustela nivalis The Least Weasel , Mustela nivalis , is the smallest member of the weasel genus, Mustela and indeed the smallest living carnivore. In Britain it is known simply...

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Lela Dowling

Lela Dowling is a graphic artist who draws fantasy and science fictional characters. She drew the Fusion comic and Weasel Patrol with Ken Macklin...

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Maxwell Atoms

Maxwell Atoms is the creator of Cartoon Network's Grim and Evil , he has also done storyboard work on Cow and Chicken and I Am Weasel...

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Fang the Sniper

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Pop Goes the Weasel

This article is about the nursery rhyme. For the hip hop song by 3rd Base, see Pop Goes the Weasel (3rd Base song) Pop Goes the Weasel is a nursery rhyme which dates back to 17th-century England... cobbler's bench, the monkey chased the weasel, The dog, he thought 'twas all in fun. Pop! goes the weasel...

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Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel

Scott Adams? 2002 satirical book, Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel labels the everyday actions of humanity as neither consistantly honest nor criminal, but rather weasel. He dissects the aspects of weasel behavior and its explores its benefits and ramifications, sometimes referring to his own...

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Pine Marten

The Pine Marten ( Martes martes ) is an animal in the weasel family, native to Europe. Note, the American Marten ( Martes americana ) is also called a pine marten in North America...

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I Am Weasel

I Am Weasel is a cartoon series created by David Feiss, and broadcasted on the Cartoon Network... Weasel and I.R. Baboon . Both characters' species are as suggested by their names. I.M. Weasel is a... Weasel's success. I.R. Baboon has few skills (either social or practical), but was discovered...

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Long-tailed Weasel

Weasel Long-tailed Weasel Scientific classification : Animalia Phylum: Chordata... Binomial name Mustela frenata The Long-tailed Weasel Mustela frenata is the most widely... States to Mexico, Central America and the northern parts of South America. This is a typical weasel...

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Screeching Weasel

Screeching Weasel is a pop punk band from Chicago, Illinois. They were formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel, a writer for the fanzine Maximum Rock 'N' Roll . Their lyrics reflected Weasel's anti-everything... melodic type of punk (with the exception of Emo ). Members of Screeching Weasel went on to form bands...

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